Jehovah Jireh....

One day I'm gonna be able to share the whole story of what happened to us as a family this morning, but I'm still reeling from the awesomeness of God's provision.

Suffice it to say, that when the Word teaches us that God knew of us, and prepared for all of us, before the foundation of the world, this is precisely what it means. This morning we have seen God at work in our lives, and a provision for a need that we could never have imagined - but God knew, and the timing was spot on.

When God provides, it is not stingy; it is lavish.
What He starts, He finishes.
When He says "Child, I love you" - He means it.

To coin a catchphrase (and with no disrespect intended whatsoever) - "He does what it says on the tin"

We have become so used to lies, so blase about spin doctoring, that it becomes hard for us to distinguish right from wrong - or sometimes we are so apathetic that we don't even care anymore. Satan would love us to believe the lies, that God doesn't care, or doesn't even notice us anymore. That we don't matter, and that all our service for Him is useless, pointless and meaningless.

But we MATTER - God not only has plans and purposes for us, but has made provision years ahead of time to ensure that those plans come about.

His name is Jehovah Jireh - God who Provides

A really old "Blast from the Past" says:

"He owns the cattle on a thousand hills,
The weaLth in every mine:
He owns the rivers and the rocks and the rills,
The sun and stars that shine;

Wonderful riches more than tongue can tell
He is my Father, so they're mine as well:
He owns the cattle on a thousand hills
And so I know He cares for me"

Pat's Thought for the Day:
In every journey this week - onto a road, in a relationship, through a conversation - make sure you consult the Ultimate Planner, The Only Guide who knows The Way Ahead, Because HE'S ALREADY BEEN THERE. He knows the way you should take, and has already made provision there. But remember - he will often provide "on the way" - not necessarily before you go!